Free resources for artists
Resources.
Downloads, guides and tools to support your creative practice. Drawn from 300+ workshops at the Cornish Craft Barn — more added regularly.
Guides & white papers — coming 2026
Practical creative guides, from the studio floor.
I'm releasing a series of practical creative guides drawn from years of teaching at the Cornish Craft Barn. Some will be free downloads. Others will be premium, printable guides through the DSA Shop — in-depth resources worth paying for.
They're not finished yet. Subscribe below and you'll be the first to know when each one drops.
What's coming
Each of these is in the works. Subscribe to be notified the moment it lands.
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Watercolour Foundations
The essential guide to getting started with watercolour — mixing, washes, wet-into-wet, and building luminous paintings from scratch. Ideal for beginners and returners. Coming soon.
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The Teaching Artist's Handbook
How to turn your creative practice into a teaching career — from running your first workshop to building a regular programme. Based on years of teaching in Cornwall. Coming soon.
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Illustrating Your Own Stories
Creating illustrated children's books from concept to finished artwork — the methodology behind the Children's Book Workshop, as a standalone resource. Coming soon.
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Mixed Media: Layering & Texture
Acrylics, collage, watercolour, ink — how to combine media without chaos. Coming soon.
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Running Art Workshops for Events
Birthday workshops, hen parties, team events — how to design and deliver memorable creative experiences for groups. Coming soon.
Don't miss the drops
Get early access to every guide.
Some of these will be free; others will be premium guides in the shop. Subscribe and you'll hear first — plus workshop dates and notes from the studio.